How far is Elkhart, TX from Dallas, TX?

The driving distance from Elkhart, TX to Dallas, TX is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
125.64 mi
02h 03m
Flight
107.46 mi
172.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.46 mi
Kilometers
172.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dallas
Tue, May 5, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Elkhart
Wed, May 6, 1:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart
2026-05-05T20:54
Arrive Dallas
Tue, May 5, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhart
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eustace
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Elkhart
64.4 mi
01h 01m
To Dallas
61.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elkhart and Dallas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart and Dallas.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main

    34 m · 5 sec · South Main

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Parker Street

    1881 ft · 36 sec · East Parker Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crockett Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Crockett Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Loop 256

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Loop 256

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1119 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    110 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 155

    20.1 mi · 23 min · State Highway 155

  8. 8

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1617 ft · 28 sec · South Elm Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 175

    20.8 mi · 22 min · US Highway 175

  11. 11

    Continue on East Corsicana Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Corsicana Street

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

    68.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US Highway 175 West

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Julius Schepps Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street West, Elm Street

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    577 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Elm Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 31 sec · North Lamar Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Lamar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart and Dallas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 175 West
68.8 mi · 55%
US Highway 175
20.8 mi · 17%
State Highway 155
20.1 mi · 16%
Crockett Road
7.81 mi · 6%
Loop 256
3.63 mi · 3%
East Corsicana Street
2.45 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 175 West

Keep slight right to continue on US Highway 175 West

68.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eustace
01h 01m from Elkhart
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Elkhart and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elkhart to Dallas?

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eustace is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Elkhart and 61.2 miles from Dallas.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Elkhart and Mostly Cloudy near Dallas.

Stop Ideas Near Eustace

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eustace, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eustace.

RAIL

Mineola

62 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

66 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

79 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
400 South Houston St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 107.46 mi (172.94 km).

Elkhart

#1 Elkhart

Town in Anderson County, Texas

Population1,277
Coordinates31.6251700, -95.5794000
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Dallas

#2 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main (-95.579508, 31.625012)
End: North Lamar Street (-96.806574, 32.783135)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.48
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $16.74 $33.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.67
Premium $4.59 $20.34 $40.68
Diesel $3.99 $17.69 $35.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhart and Dallas. The current time is 20:54:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.